Another key leader stepping into a new role for the 2026-2027 school year is Mitzi Nix, who will serve as Caddo Schools’ new Director of Accountability.
Ms. Nix brings extensive experience in assessment, accountability and working directly with schools to understand and use student performance data. Throughout her work in Caddo, she has supported school leaders and educators through the assessment process, helping campuses navigate testing requirements while ensuring the information we gain from assessments is used to strengthen teaching and learning.
She brings a deep understanding of both the technical side of accountability and, more importantly, what the numbers mean for the students and schools behind them.
In her new role, Ms. Nix will lead the district’s accountability efforts while continuing to work alongside schools as Louisiana implements its new accountability system.
We are excited to have her knowledge, experience and commitment to schools guiding this important work.
Congratulations, Mitzi!
As we prepare to welcome students and staff back for the first day of school on August 10, we are equally excited about the leaders who will be supporting them throughout the year.
That includes Dr. Lynette Hampton, our new Director of School Performance, who will work alongside K-8 and middle school leaders across Caddo.
An award-winning educator and proven school leader, Dr. Hampton has spent years serving Caddo students, staff and families. She has led both North Highlands Elementary and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle and was previously recognized as Caddo’s Elementary Principal of the Year.
In her role as Director of School Performance, she will bring that experience to schools across the district, partnering with principals and their teams to strengthen instruction, address barriers and ensure schools have the support they need to help students succeed.
We are proud to have Dr. Hampton taking on this important role and excited about the leadership and experience she brings to the schools she will serve.
Congratulations, Dr. Hampton!
That includes Dr. Lynette Hampton, our new Director of School Performance, who will work alongside K-8 and middle school leaders across Caddo.
An award-winning educator and proven school leader, Dr. Hampton has spent years serving Caddo students, staff and families. She has led both North Highlands Elementary and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle and was previously recognized as Caddo’s Elementary Principal of the Year.
In her role as Director of School Performance, she will bring that experience to schools across the district, partnering with principals and their teams to strengthen instruction, address barriers and ensure schools have the support they need to help students succeed.
We are proud to have Dr. Hampton taking on this important role and excited about the leadership and experience she brings to the schools she will serve.
Congratulations, Dr. Hampton!
We’re excited to welcome Mercedes Friels as the new principal of Caddo Heights Elementary!
Ms. Friels is no stranger to Caddo Heights and is excited to take on this new role. Since joining the district in 2013, she has dedicated her career to serving our students and families, most recently as assistant principal at Caddo Heights.
That experience means she steps into the principalship already knowing the students, staff and community she will lead. Her appointment provides important continuity for the campus while building on the relationships and work already underway.
We are excited for Ms. Friels to take this next step in her leadership journey and continue moving Caddo Heights forward.
Please join us in congratulating Principal Mercedes Friels!
Ms. Friels is no stranger to Caddo Heights and is excited to take on this new role. Since joining the district in 2013, she has dedicated her career to serving our students and families, most recently as assistant principal at Caddo Heights.
That experience means she steps into the principalship already knowing the students, staff and community she will lead. Her appointment provides important continuity for the campus while building on the relationships and work already underway.
We are excited for Ms. Friels to take this next step in her leadership journey and continue moving Caddo Heights forward.
Please join us in congratulating Principal Mercedes Friels!
Last night, we celebrated a milestone years in the making as our 2026 Summer Graduates walked across the stage and officially became Caddo Schools alumni.
Representing high schools from across our district, these graduates reminded us that there is more than one path to success. What matters is continuing to move forward, staying focused on the goal and finishing what you started.
To every graduate who earned a diploma during our Summer Commencement Exercises, we are proud of you.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future starts now.
Representing high schools from across our district, these graduates reminded us that there is more than one path to success. What matters is continuing to move forward, staying focused on the goal and finishing what you started.
To every graduate who earned a diploma during our Summer Commencement Exercises, we are proud of you.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future starts now.
There is still time to join Caddo Schools for the 2026-2027 school year!
We are continuing to actively enroll students districtwide! Stop by your neighborhood school or visit https://www.caddoschools.org to learn more about enrollment and opportunities available for your child.
We look forward to welcoming your family to Caddo Schools!
We are continuing to actively enroll students districtwide! Stop by your neighborhood school or visit https://www.caddoschools.org to learn more about enrollment and opportunities available for your child.
We look forward to welcoming your family to Caddo Schools!
Football season is almost here!
Today, Caddo’s high school football players and coaches took part in Media Day hosted by the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. The excitement is building as our teams prepare to represent their schools and communities throughout the upcoming season.
Thank you to the Independence Bowl for giving our student-athletes and coaches this opportunity to step into the spotlight. We are proud of our teams and ready for kickoff!
Today, Caddo’s high school football players and coaches took part in Media Day hosted by the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. The excitement is building as our teams prepare to represent their schools and communities throughout the upcoming season.
Thank you to the Independence Bowl for giving our student-athletes and coaches this opportunity to step into the spotlight. We are proud of our teams and ready for kickoff!
This week, we welcomed the instructional leaders who help shape the work happening every day across Caddo Schools.
Principals, assistant principals and instructional coordinators came together for our districtwide kickoff to connect, celebrate progress and prepare for the year ahead. We welcomed new faces, recognized important gains in student achievement and continued to define what Excellence. Every One. Every Day. should look and feel like for every student, staff member and family.
We are proud of the leaders serving our schools and excited about what we will accomplish together in 2026-2027!
Principals, assistant principals and instructional coordinators came together for our districtwide kickoff to connect, celebrate progress and prepare for the year ahead. We welcomed new faces, recognized important gains in student achievement and continued to define what Excellence. Every One. Every Day. should look and feel like for every student, staff member and family.
We are proud of the leaders serving our schools and excited about what we will accomplish together in 2026-2027!
The countdown is on! The 2026-2027 school year begins Monday, August 10, and we are excited to welcome our students and families back to school.
PreK and kindergarten families will be notified directly by their school regarding their student’s first day.
Our teachers and staff are ready, our campuses are preparing, and we can’t wait to see our students again. Here’s to an incredible new school year!
PreK and kindergarten families will be notified directly by their school regarding their student’s first day.
Our teachers and staff are ready, our campuses are preparing, and we can’t wait to see our students again. Here’s to an incredible new school year!
We are just one week away from the first day of school, and updated bus stop information for the 2026-2027 school year is now available.
For bus stop information, enter your current address here:
https://webquery-caddoparish-la.etstack.io/#/home.
Families of students attending magnet schools can find magnet bus stop information here:
https://webquery-2-caddoparish-la.etstack.io/.
Families of magnet students attending Byrd, Captain Shreve, Southwood or Huntington should contact their child’s school directly for current bus stop information.
We encourage families to review their transportation details before school begins on Aug. 10.
For bus stop information, enter your current address here:
https://webquery-caddoparish-la.etstack.io/#/home.
Families of students attending magnet schools can find magnet bus stop information here:
https://webquery-2-caddoparish-la.etstack.io/.
Families of magnet students attending Byrd, Captain Shreve, Southwood or Huntington should contact their child’s school directly for current bus stop information.
We encourage families to review their transportation details before school begins on Aug. 10.
We are pleased to welcome Rosalind Mosley as the next principal of Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School!
With more than 20 years of experience in education, Mosley brings a strong background in instructional leadership, teacher development, school improvement and student achievement. She currently serves as assistant principal of instruction at Woodlawn High School and has also served as a master teacher, instructional coach, department chair, and classroom teacher across elementary, middle and high school settings.
Her career has been centered on helping teachers grow, strengthening classroom instruction and using data to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed.
We are excited for Ms. Mosley to begin this next chapter alongside the students, employees, families, and community of Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School. Please join us in welcoming her to her new role!
With more than 20 years of experience in education, Mosley brings a strong background in instructional leadership, teacher development, school improvement and student achievement. She currently serves as assistant principal of instruction at Woodlawn High School and has also served as a master teacher, instructional coach, department chair, and classroom teacher across elementary, middle and high school settings.
Her career has been centered on helping teachers grow, strengthening classroom instruction and using data to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed.
We are excited for Ms. Mosley to begin this next chapter alongside the students, employees, families, and community of Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School. Please join us in welcoming her to her new role!
Tonight, Caddo proudly joined education leaders from across Louisiana for the 20th annual Cecil J. Picard Excellence in Education Gala, an opportunity to celebrate the very best in public education.
We were honored to stand alongside two extraordinary Caddo educators as they were recognized among the state’s most elite professionals. Monica Speyrer of C.E. Byrd High School was celebrated as a finalist for Louisiana Teacher of the Year, and Shannon Wall of Northwood High School was honored as a semifinalist for Louisiana Principal of the Year.
Congratulations, Mr. Wall and Mrs. Speyrer! Your Caddo family is incredibly proud of you.
We were honored to stand alongside two extraordinary Caddo educators as they were recognized among the state’s most elite professionals. Monica Speyrer of C.E. Byrd High School was celebrated as a finalist for Louisiana Teacher of the Year, and Shannon Wall of Northwood High School was honored as a semifinalist for Louisiana Principal of the Year.
Congratulations, Mr. Wall and Mrs. Speyrer! Your Caddo family is incredibly proud of you.
The Lion’s Den has a new leader!
Caddo Schools is proud to welcome Matt Ezell as principal of Booker T. Washington High School.
Mr. Ezell understands the responsibility of carrying forward BTW's rich legacy and brings valuable leadership experience.
As he joins the Lion family, Mr. Ezell will work alongside students, staff, families and alumni to honor the traditions that have shaped BTW while building an even stronger future.
Welcome to the Lion’s Den, Principal Ezell. The legacy continues!
Caddo Schools is proud to welcome Matt Ezell as principal of Booker T. Washington High School.
Mr. Ezell understands the responsibility of carrying forward BTW's rich legacy and brings valuable leadership experience.
As he joins the Lion family, Mr. Ezell will work alongside students, staff, families and alumni to honor the traditions that have shaped BTW while building an even stronger future.
Welcome to the Lion’s Den, Principal Ezell. The legacy continues!
Please join us in welcoming Charles Moser as the new principal of University Elementary!
Mr. Moser is a familiar and trusted member of the University community, having served the school for more than two decades as a teacher and, most recently, as instructional coordinator. His experience, strong relationships and deep commitment to University's Wildcats will provide a seamless transition as he steps into this leadership role.
We are excited to congratulate Mr. Moser as University Elementary’s next leader!
Mr. Moser is a familiar and trusted member of the University community, having served the school for more than two decades as a teacher and, most recently, as instructional coordinator. His experience, strong relationships and deep commitment to University's Wildcats will provide a seamless transition as he steps into this leadership role.
We are excited to congratulate Mr. Moser as University Elementary’s next leader!
Please join us in welcoming Tiffany Davis as the next principal of Pine Grove Elementary!
Ms. Davis brings 17 years of experience in education, including service as a classroom teacher and instructional coordinator. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting teachers, strengthening instruction and using data to improve student outcomes.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Davis to the Pine Grove community and look forward to the leadership, experience and passion she will bring to students, staff and families.
Ms. Davis brings 17 years of experience in education, including service as a classroom teacher and instructional coordinator. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting teachers, strengthening instruction and using data to improve student outcomes.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Davis to the Pine Grove community and look forward to the leadership, experience and passion she will bring to students, staff and families.
Tonight, the Caddo Parish School Board unanimously approved an employee stipend plan, continuing its commitment to invest in the people who serve Caddo students and schools each day.
All eligible employees will receive a $1,000 stipend. Employees on salary grades with starting pay below $30,000 will receive an additional $500, bringing their total stipend to $1,500. Payments will be made on or before Aug. 15.
The approval follows the Board’s June action providing a 6% across-the-board pay raise for eligible employees. Together, these investments recognize the work of Caddo Schools employees and strengthen the district’s efforts to recruit and retain outstanding educators and support professionals.
All eligible employees will receive a $1,000 stipend. Employees on salary grades with starting pay below $30,000 will receive an additional $500, bringing their total stipend to $1,500. Payments will be made on or before Aug. 15.
The approval follows the Board’s June action providing a 6% across-the-board pay raise for eligible employees. Together, these investments recognize the work of Caddo Schools employees and strengthen the district’s efforts to recruit and retain outstanding educators and support professionals.
Growth worth celebrating!
This year, 26 Caddo schools increased the percentage of students scoring Mastery and above on LEAP.
We are proud of the progress taking place across Caddo Schools and remain focused on building on this momentum for every student.
This year, 26 Caddo schools increased the percentage of students scoring Mastery and above on LEAP.
We are proud of the progress taking place across Caddo Schools and remain focused on building on this momentum for every student.
Wrapping up the introduction of our newest district leaders. Caddo is proud to recognize JD Stewart as our new Director of Insurance.
JD brings extensive experience and understands the importance of service. He loves this community and is looking forward to supporting our employees, retirees and their dependents. His leadership will play an important role in ensuring strong support for Caddo.
Please join us in congratulating JD Stewart on this new leadership role.
JD brings extensive experience and understands the importance of service. He loves this community and is looking forward to supporting our employees, retirees and their dependents. His leadership will play an important role in ensuring strong support for Caddo.
Please join us in congratulating JD Stewart on this new leadership role.
Next, Caddo is proud to introduce Dr. Norcha Lacy as one of our newest district leaders, serving as Director of Federal Programs - Title I.
Dr. Lacy has been an incredible educator and principal and most recently supervised our McKinney-Vento Program, where she supported homeless students and their families with compassion and dedication. She brings valuable experience, a heart for service and a strong understanding of how federal programs can support schools, students and families.
In this role, she will help lead work that ensures resources are aligned to student needs and district priorities.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lacy on this new leadership role!
Dr. Lacy has been an incredible educator and principal and most recently supervised our McKinney-Vento Program, where she supported homeless students and their families with compassion and dedication. She brings valuable experience, a heart for service and a strong understanding of how federal programs can support schools, students and families.
In this role, she will help lead work that ensures resources are aligned to student needs and district priorities.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lacy on this new leadership role!
We are excited to kick off the introductions of our newest leaders! Dr. Crystal Barnes will serve as our new Director of School Performance, where she will now oversee high schools across the district.
Dr. Barnes brings extensive experience in instructional leadership and school improvement, most recently serving as an award-winning principal at Booker T. Washington High School. Her proven track record of leading schools, supporting educators and driving student success reflects her deep commitment to excellence and growth.
In this role, she will work alongside high school leaders to strengthen outcomes for students and support continued progress across our district.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Barnes on her new role!
Dr. Barnes brings extensive experience in instructional leadership and school improvement, most recently serving as an award-winning principal at Booker T. Washington High School. Her proven track record of leading schools, supporting educators and driving student success reflects her deep commitment to excellence and growth.
In this role, she will work alongside high school leaders to strengthen outcomes for students and support continued progress across our district.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Barnes on her new role!
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day marking freedom and reflection. As we honor this important moment, we remain committed to creating schools where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
